Doron Shpilman Appointed as Israel’s First National Public Diplomacy Spokesperson
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Doron Shpilman has been appointed as Israel’s first official spokesperson for the National Public Diplomacy Directorate, becoming the country’s international public face. The role was created amid criticism of Israel’s public diplomacy efforts, and Shpilman’s extensive military and diplomatic experience was cited as key to his selection. Alongside him, retired Lt. Col. Noam Shapira was appointed head of the Public Diplomacy Headquarters, filling a long-vacant position.
- 01Doron Shpilman appointed as Israel’s first National Public Diplomacy spokesperson.
- 02Shpilman immigrated from the US in 2000 and served as an IDF foreign media spokesperson.
- 03He was vice president of Elad Association, guiding leaders including Mike Pence.
- 04Shpilman faced criticism over City of David excavations and detailed US pressure in 2014.
- 05Ten candidates competed for the role; Shpilman won due to his international experience.
- 06Retired Lt. Col. Noam Shapira appointed head of Public Diplomacy Headquarters.
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